James Garner

James Garner, original name James Scott Bumgarner
(born April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.—died July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California), American actor who was noted for his portrayal of good-natured characters and reluctant heroes. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the television series Maverick and The Rockford Files.

After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Garner pursued an acting career. He made several television commercials before making his film debut in 1956, appearing in Mervyn LeRoy’s Toward the Unknown and the comedy The Girl He Left Behind. In 1957 he acted opposite Marlon Brando ... (100 of 435 words)